The Riverdale Times OCTOBER 1, 2020 Vol. 1527 The Times is now Online. Join our Group Facebook page Riverdale Times to view our weekly paper in digital format.

THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2020: HOLIDAYS, FUN FACTS, FOLKLORE www.almanac.com This month’s name came from the Latin octo, “eight,” because this was the eighth month of the early . When the Romans converted to a 12-month calendar, the name October stuck, even though it’s now the 10th month! Learn more about the origins of month names. The early Roman calendar, thought to have been introduced by Rome’s first king, (around 753 B.C.) was a lunar calendar. This ancient timekeeping system contained these 10 months: , Aprilis, , Iunius, , Sextilis, September, October (the eighth month), November, and December. Martius, Maius, Quintilis, and October contained 31 days, while the other months had 30, for a total of 304 days. In winter, the days were not counted for two lunar cycles. It wasn’t until about 713 B.C. that a calendar reform, attributed to the second Roman king, Numa Pompilius, added the months Ianuarius and Februarius. Some historians think that both months were placed at the end of the year, while others believe that Ianuarius became the first month and Februarius the last. Later reforms organized the months as they are arranged today in the Gregorian calendar, whereby October became the 10th month in spite of its name. OCTOBER ASTRONOMY AND THE MOON October 2020 Brings Two Full Moons The first full Moon of fall—in this case, the Harvest Moon—will appear on Thursday, October 1. Later in the month, on Saturday, October 31 (Halloween), the second full Moon appears. This is the Hunter’s Moon, which will be special for two reasons: it’s a rare Halloween full Moon and a Blue Moon! •Learn more about October’s full Moons. •Find out when the Moon will be visible: Moon Rise and Set Calculator. Also keep an eye out for the Draconid meteor shower in the late evening of October 9, and the Orionid meteor shower in the predawn hours of October 21–22. See our Meteor Shower Calendar for more information. The Leaves They Are a-Changin’ With the autumnal equinox in late September, foliage season has officially begun across much of the U.S. Did you know that the foliage color is trigged by the amount of daylight (not weather)? OCTOBER BIRTH FLOWERS October’s birth flowers are the cosmos and the calendula or marigold. Cosmos is a symbol of joy in life and love and of peace. The calendula (aka garden, English, or pot marigold) represents winning grace, grief, or chagrin in the language of flowers. Find out more about October’s birth flowers. OCTOBER BIRTHSTONE The October birthstone is the opal, which symbolizes faithfulness and confidence. Gem-quality opals are known for their play of color, caused by the diffraction of light. They are available in several types including black, fire, and white opals. Common opals do not shimmer. •Opals symbolize hope and purity and were once thought to improve eyesight or enhance intuition. Throughout history, the gem’s reputation has Riverdale / Pick City oscillated between standing for luck and standing Women’s Club for lack of luck. According to some, those born in October are immune from any possible negative effects. Come join us for our monthly meeting FOLKLORE FOR THE SEASON Monday October 5th * When deer are in a gray coat in October, expect a hard winter. * Much rain in October, much wind in 6:30 pm December. All area women are welcome to join us. * A warm October means a cold February.

We meet the 1st Monday of every month at 6:30 pm

Riverdale Coffee House in the City Plaza. WORK WANTED (701) 238-5175 Riverdale Mike Dirk 202 3rd Street City Council Riverdale, ND 58565 meeting will be held Lawn Mowing Monday, October 5th Spring Clean-up at 6:00 pm Weed Control Yard Fertilization Brush Trimming Fall Clean-up

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HAIRCUTS 701.898.8954 COLOR By appointment only HIGHLIGHTS LOWLIGHT HOURS PERMS WEDNESDAY 10-6 PEDICURES THURSDAY 10-6 MANICURES FRIDAY 10-6 WAXING SATURDAY 9-3 EAR PIERCING Like and Follow us at Changing Styles Hair Salon FIRST DISTRICT HEALTH UNIT

FLU SHOT CLINIC

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8

11:00 – 2:00

CITY HALL MEETING ROOM

The City of Riverdale, in cooperation with the First District Health Unit, will be hosting a community flu shot clinic.

Requirements for this event include:

• Wear short sleeves • Bring insurance card • Enter through front door • Exit through rear door • Masks are REQUIRED

Any questions can be directed to City Hall (654-7636) or Pam Fischer, RN (462-3330).

Due to the completion Hazen Art & of new artificial greens, Craft Association hydroseeding has taken place on the fringe (HACA) Painting Classes are taught by areas. It's necessary professional artist Vern Skaug in that we close the course Riverdale at the Coffee House for the remainder of the meeting room. We meet every third Friday, season to establish the Saturday and Sunday new seeding. Thank you of January, , , for your cooperation , September & November. and patronage. Upcoming Class dates are: Friday, Saturday & Sunday ~Riverdale Golf Club October 16th through October 18th For more information please call Linda Maize at 873-5717

Riverdale Ambulance & Fire Department Meetings

Riverdale Ambulance Business Board Meeting- Second Wednesday of the Month @ 6pm Place an Ad in the Riverdale Ambulance Training Meeting- Third Wednesday of the Month Riverdale Times E-mail your ad or questions to: Vital Friends of the Riverdale Ambulance Service (VFRAS)- [email protected] VITAL FRIENDS OF THE AMBULANCE SERVICE or mail them to 302 8th Street (VFRAS) meet quarterly, the last Thursday of Riverdale, ND 58565 January, April, July, October *Ads are due on Tuesdays by noon WE INVITE YOU TO BECOME A PART OF THE GROUP The Times is now Online Riverdale Fire Department Business Meeting- Join our Group Facebook page Third Tuesday of the Month Riverdale Times to view our weekly paper Riverdale Fire Department Training Meeting- in digital format Third Tuesday of the Month

“ALL MEETINGS ARE AT THE AMBULANCE BAY” Like and follow us at Hazen Chamber of Commerce/CVB NORTH DAKOTA GAME & FISH Upland Bird Numbers Improving North Dakota’s roadside surveys conducted in late July and August indicate pheasant, sharp-tailed grouse and gray partridge numbers are up from last year. State Game and Fish Department upland game biologist RJ Gross said results of the annual upland late summer counts brought some good news. “We had good residual cover to start the year, and good weather for nesting and brood-rearing,” he said. “There were some areas that experienced abnormally dry periods throughout the summer, but nesting appeared to be successful.”

Total pheasants observed per 100 miles are up 38% from last year, but 14% below the 10-year average. Broods per 100 miles are up 30% from last year and 16% below the 10-year average. Average brood size is up 10% from 2019 and 5% below the 10-year average. The final summary is based on 275 survey runs made along 100 brood routes across North Dakota.

“While these numbers are encouraging, it’s important to remember that bird numbers in the last five years have been lower than what upland game hunters have been used to for many years, due to changing habitat conditions and the drought of 2017,” Gross said. “For context, these numbers put us about half-way back to where we were prior to the 2017 drought. Local populations are building back up, but they are not at the point yet of spreading out into new territories. Hunters will need to find localized hotspots of pheasants.”

Observers in the northwest counted 12 broods and 91 pheasants per 100 miles, up from five broods and 39 pheasants in 2019. Average brood size was six.

Results from the southeast showed five broods and 41 pheasants per 100 miles, down from six broods and 51 pheasants in 2019. Average brood size was five.

Statistics from southwestern North Dakota indicated eight broods and 70 pheasants per 100 miles, up from six broods and 41 pheasants in 2019. Average brood size was six chicks.

The northeast district, generally containing secondary pheasant habitat with lower pheasant numbers compared to the rest of the state, showed three broods and 22 pheasants per 100 miles, compared to three broods and 15 pheasants last year. Average brood size was six.

Sharptails observed per 100 miles are up 54% statewide, and partridge are up 45%.

Brood survey results show statewide increases in number of grouse and broods observed per 100 miles. Observers recorded two sharptail broods and 21 sharptails per 100 miles. Average brood size was six.

Although partridge numbers have shown a slight increase, Gross said most of the partridge harvest is incidental while hunters pursue grouse or pheasants. Partridge densities in general, he said, are too low to target. Observers recorded one partridge brood and 10 partridge per 100 miles. Average brood size was 10.

The pheasant season opens Oct. 10 and continues through Jan. 3, 2021. The two-day youth pheasant hunting weekend, when legally licensed residents and nonresidents ages 15 and younger can hunt statewide, is set for Oct. 3-4.

The grouse and partridge seasons opened Sept. 12 and continues through Jan. 3, 2021.

Motorists Warned to Watch for Deer Motorists are reminded to watch for deer along roadways this time of year because juvenile animals are dispersing from their home ranges.

October through early December is the peak period for deer-vehicle accidents. Motorists are advised to slow down and exercise caution after dark to reduce the likelihood of encounters with deer along roadways. Most deer-vehicle accidents occur primarily at dawn and dusk when deer are most often moving around.

Motorists should be aware of warning signs signaling deer are in the area. When you see one deer cross the road, look for a second or third deer to follow. Also, pay attention on roadways posted with Deer Crossing Area caution signs.

Deer-vehicle accidents are at times unavoidable. If an accident does happen, law enforcement authorities do not have to be notified if only the vehicle is damaged. However, if the accident involves personal injury or other property damage, then it must be reported.

In addition, a permit is required before taking possession of a road-killed deer. Permits are free and available from game wardens and local law enforcement offices. A few precautions can minimize chances of injury or property damage in a deer-vehicle crash.

•Always wear your seat belt.

•Don’t swerve or take the ditch to avoid hitting a deer. Try to brake as much as possible and stay on the roadway. Don’t lose control of your vehicle or slam into something else to miss the deer. You risk less injury by hitting the deer.

•If you spot deer ahead, slow down immediately and honk your horn. DAM BAR AND STEAKHOUSE 35 Main Rd E Pick City, ND (701) 487-3331 Established in 1947 THE DAM BAR IS OPEN THURSDAY & FRIDAY: 3 PM – Close SATURDAY: Noon - Close Full Menu Offered for Takeout Orders STARTERS Saturday October 3rd Combination Platter Jalapeno Poppers Bison Football Game & Deep Fried Pickles Cheddar Cheese Curds Preakness Stakes Bavarian Pretzels Mozzarella Sticks ~Appetizers all day~ Crispy Battered Mushrooms Chicken Drummies Calamari Hot Wings Onion Rings Chicken Gizzards Chicken Nuggets

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Riverdale Community Church St. Paul Lutheran Church (ELCA) 8:30 am (Riverdale, ND) No Church services until further notice St. Bonaventure Catholic Church St. John’s Lutheran Church (MSL) Saturday 5:00 pm (Underwood, ND) At 9:00 am, please go to St. Catherine’s Catholic Church www.facebook.com/stjohnunderwood/ where we Sunday 10:30 am (Turtle Lake, ND) will be Live Streaming the church service St. Edwin Catholic Church Augustana Lutheran Church (ELCA) Sunday 8:30 am (Washburn, ND) Sunday 10:00 am (Underwood, ND)

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church (ELCA) First Assembly of God 11:00 am (Riverdale, ND) At 10:00am, please go to our Facebook Live Service Trinity Lutheran Church (MSL) https://www.facebook.com/Underwood-First- 11:00 am (2 mi W & 2 mi S of Pick City Assembly-of-God-134030679991823/ Faith Evangelical Church 9:30 am Sunday Worship (while still live streaming the service on our Facebook page) County Road 14, Underwood

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NATIONAL HOMEMADE COOKIES DAY

National Homemade Cookies Day is observed annually on October 1. If you are looking for an excuse to bake some homemade cookies, look no further. Package them up and share them with neighbors, co-workers, and friends! Can you smell them now? Will it be peanut butter, chocolate chip, or snickerdoodle? Whatever the recipe you mix up, enjoying them fresh from the oven with a cold glass of milk and family will make National Homemade Cookies Day even better. Experiment by trying a new recipe or maybe an old one to share fond memories with the next generation. Cookie Baking Tips Use these tips to make your next batch of homemade cookies the best batch ever: •Most cookie recipes have butter or a fat component. The butter should be soft, but cool, almost room temperature. What to do if you want to bake but you forgot the butter in the refrigerator? Leave each stick of butter in its wrapper and place it in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave the butter on high for ten seconds. Turn each stick of butter two turns. Microwave for ten more seconds. Turn each stick of butter one turn. While turning, test how soft the butter is. Depending on your microwave, you may want to stop here and prepare the rest of your ingredients. If the butter still needs more time, microwave for 5-10 more seconds. •Cream the butter and sugar together to create a smooth, fluffy mixture, so the sugar isn’t grainy. •Beat in each egg separately. •Use proper measuring cups for the job. Liquid measuring cups are larger than the amount needed, clear with lines for visual confirmation of the amount of liquid and have a spout for pouring. Dry measuring cups are designed to be filled to the top with the exact amount. •Measure your flour correctly. Don’t scoop the flour out of the container. It will pack too much into the cup. Use a spoon to lightly sift the flour into the measuring cup, then carefully level the excess off with the edge of a knife. •Line metal baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats to prevent the cookies from spreading too far. Or, use a baking stone to have evenly baked cookies every time. Bake some homemade cookies. One of the best ways is to bake with family or friends. That’s how it becomes a celebration. When we share in the goodness of a recipe and bake with love, every day is a celebration. Kitchen Hours 701.487.3636 Sunday: Noon – 8 pm Monday – Wednesday: 4 – 9 pm Pick City, ND Thursday – Saturday: 4 – 10 pm Still offer To Go orders

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STARTERS CHICKEN & FIXINGS TO GO Breadsticks Cheddar Jalapeno Poppers Breaded Calamari Pickle Fries NOT AVAILABLE FOR DINE IN Quesadilla Mozzarella Sticks 8, 12, 16 or 24 Piece Fried Chicken Whiskey Battered Onion Rings Gizzards Family Size Fries or Wedges Hardwood Smoke Bone In Wings Ahi Tuna Crisp Pint of Coleslaw Cheddar Cheese Balls Poutine Pint of Gravy (Brown or Country) Cheese Curds BURGERS & SANDWICHES HOMEMADE PIZZAS

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Jackpot over Wednesdays at $4,000 7:00 pm Hours Monday – Saturday 11 am - 1 am Sundays open until 11 pm Happy Hour Monday - Thursday 4 pm – 6 pm Grill Hours Sunday – Thursday 11 am - 9 pm Friday – Saturday 11 am - 10 pm Daily Lunch Specials Like and Follow us at Riverdale High Lodge Knights Bar & Grill 401 3rd St. Riverdale ● 701-654-9559 www.riverdalehighlodge.com BISON GAME DAY TAILGATE PARTY STARTING AT 10:30 KICK OFF AT 2:30 OCTOBER IS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH For more information & free educational guides, please visit https://www.nationalbreastcancer.org /educational-guides/ 712 5th Ave, PO Box 1108 McLean County Extension Washburn, ND 58577 https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/mcleancountyextension (701) 462-8541 phone Calla Edwards - Ag Agent [email protected] Like and follow us at NDSU Extension - Mclean County Putting the Garden to Bed As much as I hate to think about winter coming and an end to the gardening season even I have to admit that with a hard frost already happening and more cold weather in the forecast, it’s time to put our lawns and gardens to bed for this growing season. As a Kansas girl it seems early to be thinking about winter but with a hard freeze already in the books even I must admit defeat. This week we will go over a few tips to get your lawn, flowerbeds and garden ready for the winter and give them a head start on the next growing season. As fall arrives and we enter October it’s time to start mowing your lawn at a shorter height before winter arrives. During the summer we maintain most of our lawns at two to three inches tall, but in the winter it is better to have your lawns at one and a half to two inches to prevent snow mold or powdery mildew in the spring. A lawn with shorter grass is also less attractive to voles which can tunnel through the grass and damage it throughout the winter. Be careful not to mow your grass too short (less than an inch and a half) this fall. If we have an open winter the grass can be damaged or killed by the cold temperatures. As the leaves fall be sure to mulch or remove them from the lawn to prevent the damp leaves from smothering the grass in the spring. Protect young apple, maple and other tree species from rodent damage. Wrap tree trunks with hardware cloth (¼ inch openings) up to the expected snow-line to provide the necessary protection. Plant material that has developed a thickened or corky bark is usually not vulnerable to damage of this sort. Take preliminary steps to protect roses. Final winterizing is usually done in late October after a deep freeze, but tying the canes loosely beforehand will ease the job. For the final winterizing, cut the canes back to about 6 to 12 inches and mound the plants with fresh topsoil purchased earlier. Cover with cones or bushel baskets for complete protection. Many gardeners successfully overwinter their roses and other tender perennials by covering with bags of leaves collected in the autumn. After a heavy frost, remove all blackened plants such as zinnias, petunias, marigolds, etc. I would wait to cut off your perennials until spring when the temperatures are consistently above 50 degrees. Many of our native bees and pollinators overwinter in the dead stems. In the spring once you cut off the stems you could leave them sitting on your compost pile until the bees hatch and fly away. It is important to remove and destroy plant stems on any perennials which may have had diseased foliage (ie. peonies and lilies). Good sanitation now will result in fewer problems next spring. Two plants which will require special care after their summer outdoors are the poinsettias and Christmas cactus. Both have similar requirements in that they need a 14 hour period of continuous darkness each day from October 1 until mid-December to set flower buds. Two methods to accomplish this are to either set the plants in a closet or place a cardboard box over them from 6 p.m. until 8 a.m. for the period listed above. At all other times, the plants should receive normal light exposure. Some may require grooming. A convenient way is to assemble them in an outdoor place where you can cut them back if necessary, inspect them for insect and diseases and repot any that have outgrown their containers. Be sure to remove all dead material from the vegetable garden. If you had any disease issues this year you should discard the material in the trashcan rather than putting it in the compost pile. If a compost pile doesn’t reach a sufficient temperature you could have disease issues next year when you compost diseased material. Fall has arrived and our growing season is at an end but that doesn’t mean it’s time to abandon the lawn and garden. Some time spent now will lead to a beautiful garden in the spring. I hope you had a wonderful growing season. 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Ye Olde Malt Shoppe & Eatery Open Daily 72 N Main St. 8 am – 8 pm 701.463.2322 Garrison, ND WE DELIVER IN TOWN * TO GO ORDERS * DAILY SPECIALS * WEEKEND SPECIALS Appetizers Burgers Hamburger Cheeseburger Popcorn Chicken Breaded Cauliflower Double Cheeseburger Bacon Cheeseburger Onion Rings Gizzards Double Bacon Cheeseburger Triple Cheeseburger Breaded Mushrooms Cr. Cheese Stuffed Jalapeno’s Pizza Burger Fleishkueckle Mozzarella Sticks Cheese Balls Mushroom & Swiss Appetizer Sampler Salads South of the Border Sandwiches Wraps Chef Salad Nachos w/cheese 5 oz Breaded Chicken Filet BLT Oriental Chicken Salad Taco in a Boat 5 oz Fish Filet Crispy Chicken Chicken Strip Salad Nacho Supreme Monte Cristo Reuben Teriyaki Chicken Salad Super Nachos BLT BBQ Chicken Cranberry Chicken Smothered Cranberry Chicken Sloppy Jo Salad Burrito Grilled Ham & Cheese Wrap Taco Salad Indian Taco Patty Melt Quesadillas Reuben Dinners 3 Piece Chicken Fish ‘N Chips Traditional Grilled Cheese Chicken Fried Steak Chicken Drummies Desserts Egg Salad Chicken Strip Basket Hamburger Steak Homemade Bars Cold Sandwiches: Jumbo Fantail Shrimp Walleye Cookies Roast Beef, Ham or Pork Hot Pork, Beef or Hamburger Caramel Rolls Iron Oar Pub and Grill 701.654.7100 507 Missouri Drive Riverdale, ND

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McLean-Mercer Regional Library Sodas & Things 216 Second Street Riverdale, ND 701-442-5277 Phone: 701-654-7652 116 Lincoln Ave., Underwood, ND Voted Mclean County’s Best Gift Shop Library Hours: & Boutique for 2019 Monday - Friday 8- 12 & 1-5 pm Sodas & Things has provided HWY 83 and Lake Sakakawea visitors a memorable soda and sweet stop since 1994. Web: www.riverdalendlibrary.com Sweets, Gift Shop, Pharmacy 30% off Jewelry

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The Times is now Online. Join our Group Facebook page Riverdale Times to view our weekly paper in digital format. Budget Hearing September 14, 2020

The City of Riverdale budget hearing of September 14, 2020 was called to order at 5:30 PM by Mayor Skuza.

Present: Ken Skuza, Jerry Orth, Garth Zimbelman, Dick Cheatley, Jonna Taylor and Auditor Del Kolke

No public comments were received on the proposed budget.

Mayor offered various options for reducing the tax levy. A buy-down, in the amount of $20,000, of the proposed $90,500 preliminary tax levy was introduced.

Cheatley moved to recess the hearing at 5:55 PM and resume at the conclusion of the monthly meeting. Jonna seconded. Motion carried.

Meeting reconvened at 6:45 PM.

Cheatley moved to transfer from the Morning Star Campground Enterprise Fund to the following: $ 20,000 – General Property Tax $200,000 – Water, Sewer, Garbage Enterprise Fund $132,000 – Highway Special Revenue Fund Orth seconded. Roll Call: Orth aye, Zimbelman nay, Cheatley aye, Taylor aye. Motion carried.

Cheatley moved to adopt the 2021 budget with a tax levy of $70,500. Orth seconded. Roll Call: Orth aye, Zimbelman nay, Cheatley aye, Taylor aye. Motion carried.

Hearing adjourned at 7:20 PM.

Executive Officer: ______Mayor

Attest: ______Auditor City Council Meeting September 14, 2020

The regular Riverdale City Council meeting of September 14, 2020 was called to order at 6:00 by Mayor Skuza.

Present: Ken Skuza, Jerry Orth, Garth Zimbelman, Dick Cheatley, Jonna Taylor and Auditor Del Kolke

Taylor moved to approve the August 10, 2020 meeting minutes. Cheatley seconded. Motion carried. Cheatley moved to approve the bills. Taylor seconded. Motion carried. Cheatley moved to approve the agenda. Taylor seconded. Motion carried.

Old Business: Orth moved to approve gaming site authorization for Garrison Area Improvement Association to conduct games of chance at The Spillway Coffee House from August 12, 2020 – 30, 2021. Taylor seconded. Roll Call: Orth aye, Zimbelman aye, Cheatley nay, Taylor aye. Motion carried.

New Business: Zimbelman moved to approve sale of Lot 24R Block 3 and Lot 25R Block 3 for $12,000 per lot to Corey & Lindsey Orman. Taylor seconded. Motion carried.

Capacitor bank at the Riverdale substation has been installed and is working properly. Zimbelman moved to approve automation of the capacitor by Ulteig Engineers not to exceed $4,000. Taylor seconded. Motion carried.

Guest: Cheatley moved to approve Maguire Iron Pay Estimate No. 10 for $94,525. Taylor seconded. Motion carried. AJ Tuck, Ulteig Engineers, reported the asphalt patch area on 6th Street has been completed and looks good. Mercer County will be able to relocate their antennas to the new water tower mid-October.

New Business: Cheatley moved for water partners to continue paying water management fee of $0.25/1000 gallons as outlined in contracts. Taylor seconded. Motion carried.

Zimbelman moved to table variance request from Kelly Berg due to scaled drawing not included with application. Cheatley seconded. Motion carried. 09/14/2020 Page 2

Skuza updated council on a sewer issue. A property on 7th Street & Iowa Avenue required service due to a faulty connection which caused a backup. The city is responsible for this repair.

Zimbelman reported no outages this past month and he has not received a response from the Corps of Engineers regarding the recloser.

Taylor provided council with an overview of the First District Health Unit inspection report for the Morning Star Campground which listed numerous violations. She will contact their office for clarification. A sewer backup has occurred twice in the same area within the campground and has been addressed.

Next meeting is scheduled for Monday, October 5 at 6:00 PM. Meeting adjourned at 6:40 PM.

Executive Officer: ______Mayor

Attest: ______Auditor